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Other area attractions: It was at the Ford's Theater that President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, a popular actor. Booth actively participated in support of the The Korean War Memorial was dedicated on July 22, 1995, marking the The Tomb of the Unknowns is the final resting place of four unknowns - one | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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collection to the nation and build a National Gallery of Art. By 1941, the museum was completed and a vast collection of artwork had been installed for the dedication. Constant air raid protection forced night black-outs at the museum, and the most valuable pieces of work were moved to the Biltmore 
House in North Carolina to be protected during this time. By 1978, the east and west buildings were complete, to hold the growing collection of artwork. The gallery had acquired many of the pieces exhibit through generous donations of private citizens, including members of the Mellon family, Lessing J. Rosenwald, Georgia O'Keeffe and Chester Dale.
Confederate States of America. Initially, it had been planned to capture Lincoln and hold him hostage for the release of Confederate prisoners. This plan was foiled when Lincoln changed his plans and did not travel to where conspirators were waiting. Booth took it upon himself to assassinate Lincoln on April 14th, to place the country in chaos. Booth was cornered twelve days later, where he was shot, while the shed in which he was hiding burned around him.
42nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. It was designed by a group from State College, in Pennsylvania, but difficulty in the design required that it be reworked by Cooper-Lecky Architects. The memorial consists of nineteen stainless steel statues of men from all branches of United States Military. The are set as a field troop, allowing visitors to feel what it was like to be a member of a ground troop in the foreign land.
who died during World War I, one during World War II, one during the Korean War and one during the Viet Nam War. Each one represents the thousands that perished will serving out country. The 1st Battalion 3rd Infantry of the US Army silently guards the Tomb 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The guard on post takes 21 steps symbolizing the 21 gun salute, Americas highest military honor. The inscription on the tomb says it all: "Here Rests In Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But To God."
